Obituaries from Gazette.net, October 2004: Montgomery Co., MD Permission has generously been granted by Gazette.net to include these obituaries in the MDGenWeb Archives. This publication is available on-line at http://www.gazette.net. Copyright 2004. All Rights Reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/md/mdfiles.htm ********************************************************* *****Oct. 12, 2004***** Kathleen Margaret Srour Mrs. Kathleen Margaret Srour, 85, a longtime Potomac resident, active volunteer and charter member of Capital Memorial Seventh Day Adventist Church, died at home on Sept. 28 of myelodysplastic syndrome, a blood disorder. Born May 14, 1919, in Watford, England, she was the daughter of the late George and Edith Baird. She was the wife of Farid Srour for 55 years. She received a bachelor of arts degree with honors in history from London University in 1941 at the height of WWII. She taught history, English literature, and Latin at Newbold College in Warwickshire for three years. Following the war, she came to the United States and taught history at Washington Missionary College in Takoma Park, Md. (The college later became Columbia Union College.) She returned to her scholarly pursuits at University of Maryland and received a master of arts degree in history. In the early 60s she was the business manager of her husband's budding real estate and development company. This gave her the opportunity to name several well-known local communities and landmarks including Windsor Hills, Windsor View Drive, Bleinheim and Winston Churchill High School. Mrs. Srour was active in numerous community activities. She started the Foreign Language Program (FLES) in Montgomery County Public Schools, where she also served as a substitute teacher. She served as president of the Sligo Creek music club for many years. She was an active member of the Metronomes and D.C. Federation music club. A lover of the arts, she was an avid Shakespeare fan. She served on the board of trustees at Columbia Union College and was a member of Capitol Memorial Seventh Day Church for 40 years. She served in many leadership positions there and at her death was director of music. She volunteered at the Seven Locks jail where she tutored prisoners. Survivors in addition to her husband include a daughter Dr. M. Leila Srour and husband, Bryan of Santa Barbara, Calif.; three sons, Dr. James Srour and wife, Cushla of York, Pa., Dr. David Srour and wife, Stephanie of Potomac and Robert Srour and wife, Jeanne of Potomac; one brother, Dr. Kelvin Baird of New Zealand, and seven grandchildren. A celebration of her life was held at Capital Memorial Seventh Day Adventist Church, 3150 Chesapeake St. NW, Washington D.C. on Oct. 6. Memorial donations may be made to the Hematology/Oncology ward at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital or the Kathleen M. Srour scholarship fund at the Columbia Union College Music Department.\ Harry T. Musgrove Harry Thomas "Tom" Musgrove, 55, of Brookeville died Sept. 29, 2004. Born July 20, 1949, in Brookeville, he was a son of Harry Z. Musgrove of Brookeville and the late Inez Thomas Musgrove. Mr. Musgrove was a graduate of Sherwood High School and worked for the Montgomery County Board of Education for 27 years. He retired from Sherwood High School as a media specialist after more than 25 years of service. His hobbies included music, drama, electronics and golf, and he was an avid Redskins fan. Survivors in addition to his father include two sisters, Arlene F. Robey of Mount Airy and Adele L. Henderson of Woodbine. He will also be remembered by special friends Ann Kaplan of Gaithersburg and Greg Mullinix of Woodbine. Graveside services and burial were private and held at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Sunshine. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sherwood High School Drama Department, 300 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860. Arrangements were made by the Muriel H. Barber Funeral Home in Laytonsville. Edward A. Grimes Mr. Edward Aaron Grimes, 88, of Frederick died Oct. 3, 2004, at Edenton Retirement Home. Born May 5, 1916, in Travilah, Montgomery County, he was a son of the late Thomas O. and Maude Alsinder West Grimes. Mr. Grimes was a farmer, truck driver, service station attendant and bartender prior to serving in the U.S. Army during World War II as a technical sergeant in Chemical Defense on an air base in Chelveston, England. After his discharge from the Army, he worked at the National Institutes of Health as a security guard and later as an inventory control supervisor and retired in 1972 after 30 years of service. Survivors include two sons, Brenton and wife, Stephanie of Gaithersburg, and Wayne and wife, Linda of Frederick, two granddaughters, five nieces and nine nephews. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 21611 Laytonsville Road, Laytonsville. Friends may visit with the family from 10-11 a.m. The Rev. David S. Pollock will officiate. Interment will be in Forest Oak Cemetery, Gaithersburg. Arrangements were made by the Muriel H. Barber Funeral Home, Laytonsville. N. Kathryn Stanley Mrs. N. Kathryn Stanley, 76, of Collingswood Nursing Center, formerly of Gaithersburg, died Sept. 24 at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville. Born March 30, 1928, in Lovettsville, Va., she was a daughter of the late Garland R. Sr. and Hilda Fawley Mann. She was the wife of Morgan L. Stanley. Mrs. Stanley was a homemaker and a member of Mt. View United Methodist Church in Damascus. Survivors in addition to her husband include two sons, Kenneth E. Stanley and wife, Sharon of Hagerstown and Roy L. Stanley and wife, Joan of Ijamsville; two sisters, Louise Foster and husband, Cecil of Charles Town, W.Va. and Evelyn M. Repass and husband, John of Mt. Airy; one brother, Robert Mann and wife, June of Damascus, one sister-in-law, Ada Mann of Ocala, Fla. and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Garland Mann Jr. and Larry Mann. Funeral services were held at the Olin L. Molesworth Funeral Home, Damascus. The Rev. Beth Leger officiated. Interment was in Mt. View Cemetery, Damascus. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. View United Methodist Church, 11501 Mt. View Road, Damascus, Md. 20872. Arrangements were made by the Olin L. Molesworth P.A., Funeral Home, Damascus. Nancy C. Hraber Mrs. Nancy Christine Hraber, 53, of Gaithersburg, died June 26 at Johns Hopkins Hospital from infection and complications following a kidney transplant in January. Born March 27, 1951, in South Bend, Ind., she was a daughter of Borje and Ruth Kolvereid Lundh. She was the wife of Paul Hraber for 33 years. Mrs. Hraber graduated from Riley High School in South Bend, Ind. in 1969 and attended St. Mary's College in South Bend and Indiana University in Indianapolis. Her hobbies included gardening. Survivors in addition to her husband include a daughter, Melissa Hraber of Germantown; a son, Michael Hraber of Takoma Park; three sisters, Carole Kleinert of Kailua Kona, Hawaii, Margot Hemming of Daytona, Fla. and Monica Feltes of South Bend, Ind.; a brother, Roger Lundh of South Bend, Ind. and one grandchild. Services were held July 1 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Gaithersburg, Interment was private. Memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of the National Capital Area, 5335 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, 20015- 2030. Arrangements were made by DeVol Funeral Home, Gaithersburg. Joan DeMuth Crawford Joan DeMuth Crawford, 64, died Sept. 28, 2004, at her home in Damascus. She was the wife of Charles L. Crawford. Born Nov. 8, 1939, in Newburgh, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late Theordore and Margaret Morgan DeMuth. Mrs. Crawford was a homemaker and a member of the Catholic Church. Surviving besides her husband are three children, Charles E. Crawford and Patricia A. Crawford, both of Germantown, and Kristen C. Browne of Fredericksburg, Va.; one brother, Theordore D. DeMuth of Campbell Hall, N.Y.; and three grandsons. Mass was celebrated Saturday at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Damascus with the Rev. Kevin Kennedy officiating. Burial was in All Souls Cemetery in Germantown. Memorial contributions may be made to the Damascus Volunteer Fire Department, 26334 Ridge Road, Damascus, MD 20872. Arrangements were handled by the Olin L. Molesworth Funeral Home, Damascus. Ruby J. Moxley Ruby J. Moxley, 74, of Damascus, died Sept. 27, 2004, at home. She was the wife of Maloy Moxley for 53 years. Born on June 6, 1930, in Roan Mountain, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Dave and Nora Ledford Garland. Mrs. Moxley lived and worked on her family's farm where she enjoyed gardening, the animals and flowers. She liked to sew and cook and will be remembered for her home-baked potato rolls and large family gatherings. She was a member of Montgomery United Methodist Church and she enjoyed the fellowship of the Prayer, Study, Action group. She was an active member of the History and Heritage Committee. Surviving in addition to her husband are two children, son Glenn F. Moxley and his fiancée Lynne Chen, and daughter Nancy Hood and her husband Denis of Libertytown; seven grandchildren; one brother, Dewey Garland and his wife May of Roan Mountain; three sisters, Bertha Shoe and her husband Arthur of Salisbury, N.C., Nola Taylor and her husband Julius of Elizabethton, Tenn. and Jackie Burcaw of Salem, Ohio. Mrs. Moxley was preceded in death by a brother, Dallas Garland and his wife Julie, and one brother-in-law, Harold Burcaw. Funeral services were held Friday at Montgomery United Methodist Church. Burial was in the Montgomery Methodist Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery United Methodist Church, 28325 Kemptown Road, Damascus, MD 20872, or to the Maryland Alliance for P.K.U. Family's Inc., 1699 Springmount Drive, Eldersburg, MD 21784. Arrangements were made by the Olin L. Molesworth Funeral Home. *****Oct. 19, 2004***** DMargaret E. Furgason Margaret Elayne Furgason, 92, of Hedgesville, W.Va., died Oct. 4, 2004, at her home. Born Aug. 29, 1912, in Allegany, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Michael Lippert and Clara Cook Lippert. She was the wife of the late James A. Furgason. Mrs. Grimes was a member of the Shrine of St. Jude in Aspen Hill. Survivors include a daughter, Margaret E. Armstrong of Rockville; a son, James A. Furgason of Martinsburg, W.Va.; three sisters, Geraldine Spaulding, Clara and Leona Glover, all of Olean, N.Y.; and 18 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren, 54 great-great-grandchildren and four great-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Curtis W. Furgason; two grandsons, Robert Furgason and Jeffrey Thayer; five sisters; and three brothers. Arrangements were made by Brown Funeral Home in Martinsburg. Rowland Hyde Rowland Hyde, 74, of Greenville, S.C., formerly of Sandy Spring, died Sept. 21, 2004. Born Dec. 29, 1929, in Sandy Spring, he was a son of the late Thomas Hyde IV and Mary Dawson Hyde. He was the husband of the late Elinor P. Hyde. Mr. Hyde served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War in the 23rd Infantry Regiment, 5th Division. He attended the University of Maryland, where he was on the boxing team, and graduated in 1948. He worked for the state Department of Mental Health as a clinical counselor for 20 years and was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Greenville. Survivors include a stepdaughter, Carson F. Hipps and husband J. Daniel of Greenville, S.C.; a stepson, Thomas R. Foster and wife Debbie of Anderson, S.C.; a brother, Frank Hyde of Annapolis; a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Hyde of Olney; and three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Henry Hyde and Peter Hyde, and a grandson, Brian Foster. Services were held Sept. 24, 2004, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Greenville. Burial followed in Woodlawn Memorial Park. Mary M. Kane Mary M. Kane, 89, a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, Ind., died in Rockville Oct. 3, 2004. Born Oct. 14, 1914, in Fort Wayne, she was the wife of the late Edward J. Kane. Mrs. Kane was a prominent piano teacher in Fort Wayne for over 50 years. She was a nationally certified teacher of music, recognized for her contributions to music by the National Music Teachers Association and the Indiana Music Teachers Association in 2003. She worked with the International Piano Teaching Foundation under the direction of Dr. Robert Pace of Columbia University, studied with concert artist Dr. Leo Podosky of Chicago, Ill., and was a member of the Hall of Fame of the American College of Musicians. Her hobbies included traveling extensively with friends. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Fort Wayne for a half century. Survivors include three daughters, Rosanne White of Damascus, Susan Martin of Indianapolis, Ind., and Lisa Matthews of Overland Park, Kan.; two sisters, Lucille Hire of Fort Wayne and Joan Korn of Florida; one brother, Paul F. Ueber of Wolcottville, Ind.; and eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Local arrangements were made by the Olin L. Molesworth Funeral Home in Damascus. Harry T. Musgrove Harry Thomas "Tom" Musgrove, 55, of Brookeville died Sept. 29, 2004. Born July 20, 1949, in Brookeville, he was a son of Harry Z. Musgrove of Brookeville and the late Inez Thomas Musgrove. Mr. Musgrove was a graduate of Sherwood High School and worked for the Montgomery County Board of Education for 27 years. He retired from Sherwood High School as a media specialist after more than 25 years of service. His hobbies included music, drama, electronics and golf, and he was an avid Redskins fan. Survivors in addition to his father include two sisters, Arlene F. Robey of Mount Airy and Adele L. Henderson of Woodbine. He will also be remembered by special friends Ann Kaplan of Gaithersburg and Greg Mullinix of Woodbine. Graveside services and burial were private at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Sunshine. Arrangements were made by the Muriel H. Barber Funeral Home in Laytonsville. Rachel E. Nelligan Rachel Erin Nelligan, 20, of New Windsor died in her sleep Oct. 8, 2004, in Towson. Born Sept. 18, 1984, in Olney, she was the daughter of Sharon H. and Arthur M. Nelligan of New Windsor. She was a student at Towson University and worked in providing instructional programming for children with autism. Survivors in addition to her parents include a brother, Austin H. Nelligan of New Windsor; her maternal grandmother, Geneva Howard of New Windsor; fraternal grandparents, William and Dorothy Nelligan of Damascus; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A gathering of family and friends will be held Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, 1212 West Old Liberty Road in Winfield, Md. An outdoor memorial service will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Dayspring Church, 11301 Neelsville Church Road in Germantown. Arrangements were made by Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory in Winfield. Pauline H. Schaffert Pauline "Polly" Harriett Schaffert, 47, of Mount Airy died in her sleep on Sept. 26, 2004. Born Oct. 2, 1956, in Mount Savage, Md., she was the daughter of Dorothy Stowell and Harry Pfister. Survivors in addition to her parents include two daughters, Angela and Allison Schaffert; one sister, Vicky Pfister; two brothers, Timothy Pfister and Jimmy Stowell; and one granddaughter. She also will be remembered by Wayne Sines. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Frederick Alliance Church, 1631 Opossumtown Pike in Frederick. Arrangements were made by Resthaven Funeral Services in Frederick Nancy L. Schilling Ms. Nancy Lee Schilling, 59, formerly of Gaithersburg, died Oct. 4, at Holy Cross Hospital. Born Nov. 9, 1944, at Montgomery General Hospital, she was the daughter of Helen C. Schilling of Gaithersburg and the late George C. Schilling. Survivors, in addition to her mother, include two children, Russell W. McIntyre of Sykesville and Helen Davis of Frederick, and two grandchildren. A memorial service was held at DeVol Funeral Home Oct. 8. Burial was in Laytonsville U.M.C. Church Cemetery. Arrangements were by DeVol Funeral Home, Gaithersburg. Henry K. Poss Mr. Henry K. Poss, 66, of Gaithersburg, died Oct. 5, at his home. Born Dec. 8, 1937, in Washington, D.C., he was a son of the late Catherine and Bernard Poss. He was the husband of Shirley A. Poss for 36 years. Mr. Poss owned and operated H.K. Poss Excavating for 40 years and was involved in commercial real estate in the Washington area. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include two daughters, Karen Blonder and husband David of Silver Spring, and Melissa Trickett and husband Mark of Plantation, Fla.; two brothers, Bernard Poss of Gaithersburg and Thomas Poss of Frederick; and two grandchildren. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Rockville Oct. 9. Interment was in Saint Mary's Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216. Arrangements were made by Pumphrey's Funeral Home, Rockville. The Gazette accepts obituaries in writing from funeral homes and family members. Send the information to Obituaries, The Gazette, 1200 Quince Orchard Blvd., Gaithersburg, MD 20878, or fax it to 301-670-7183. Please include a daytime telephone number for verification. There is no charge for running obituaries.Joan DeMuth Crawford Joan DeMuth Crawford, 64, died Tuesday, Sept. 28, at her home in Damascus. She was the wife of Charles L. Crawford. Born Nov. 8, 1939, in Newburgh, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late Theordore and Margaret Morgan DeMuth. Mrs. Crawford was a homemaker and a member of the Catholic Church. Surviving besides her husband are three children, Charles E. Crawford and Patricia A. Crawford, both of Germantown, and Kristen C. Browne of Fredericksburg, Va.; three grandsons; and one brother, Theordore D. DeMuth of Campbell Hall, N.Y. Friends called Friday, Oct. 1, at Olin L. Molesworth P.A., Funeral Home in Damascus. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday, Oct. 2, at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 9250 Damascus Road, Damascus, with the Rev. Kevin Kennedy officiating. Interment was in All Souls Catholic Cemetery, Germantown. Memorial contributions may be made to the Damascus Volunteer Fire Department, 26334 Ridge Road, Damascus, MD, 20872. Ruby J. Moxley Ruby J. Moxley, 74, of Damascus, died Monday, Sept. 27, at her home. Born June 6, 1930, in Roan Mountain, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Dave and Nora Ledford Garland. She was the wife of Maloy Moxley for 53 years. Mrs. Moxley enjoyed gardening, animals and flowers on their family farm. She liked to sew and cook and will be remembered for her home-baked potato rolls and large family gatherings. She was a member of Montgomery United Methodist Church and she enjoyed the fellowship of the Prayer, Study, Action group. She was an active member of the History and Heritage Committee. A special time in her life was when she and her sister, Jackie, were reunited with her two brothers and two sisters after 50 years. Surviving in addition to her husband are two children, son Glenn F. Moxley and his fiancé Lynne Chen, and daughter Nancy Hood and her husband Denis of Libertytown; seven grandchildren; one brother, Dewey Garland and his wife May of Roan Mountain, Tenn.; three sisters, Bertha Shoe and her husband Arthur of Salisbury, N.C., Nola Taylor and her husband Julius of Elizabethton, Tenn., and Jackie Burcaw of Salem, Ohio. Mrs. Moxley was preceded in death by a brother, Dallas Garland and his wife Julie, and one brother-in-law, Harold Burcaw. Funeral services were Oct. 1 at Montgomery United Methodist Church. Interment was in the Montgomery Methodist Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery United Methodist Church, 28325 Kemptown Road, Damascus, or to the Maryland Alliance for P.K.U. Family's Inc., 1699 Springmount Drive, Eldersburg, MD, 21784. Arrangements were by Olin L. Molesworth P.A. Funeral Home, Damascus. Mary M. Kane Mary Kane, 89, lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, Ind., died Oct. 3 in Rockville. Born Oct. 14, 1914, in Fort Wayne, Ind., she was the wife of the late Edward J. Kane. Mrs. Kane was a piano teacher for more than 50 years. She was a nationally certified teacher of music, recognized for her contributions to music by The National Music Teachers Association and The Indiana Music Teachers Association in 2003. Her work with The International Piano Teaching Foundation under the direction of Dr. Robert Pace of Columbia University as a piano teaching consultant helped her to mold not only many students but also gave informative instruction to music teachers as well. She studied with the concert artist, Dr. Leo Podosky of Chicago, Ill. and was a member of The Hall of Fame of the American College of Musicians. Her hobbies included traveling extensively with friends. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Fort Wayne for a half century. Survivors include three daughters, Rosanne White of Damascus, Susan Martin of Indianapolis, Ind. and Lisa Matthews of Overland Park, Kan.; sisters Lucille Hire of Ft. Wayne, Ind. and Joan Korn of Florida; brother Paul F. Ueber of Wolcottville, Ind., eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Jude's Catholic Church in Fort Wayne. Burial was at the Catholic Cemetery in Ft. Wayne. Local arrangements were by Olin L. Molesworth P.A. Funeral Home, Damascus. Nancy C. Hraber Nancy Christine Hraber, 53, of Gaithersburg, died June 26 at Johns Hopkins Hospital from infection and complications following a kidney transplant in January. Born March 27, 1951, in South Bend, Ind., she was a daughter of Borje and Ruth Kolvereid Lundh. She was the wife of Paul Hraber for 33 years. Mrs. Hraber graduated from Riley High School in South Bend, Ind. in 1969 and attended St. Mary's College in South Bend and Indiana University in Indianapolis. Her hobbies included gardening. Survivors in addition to her husband include a daughter, Melissa Hraber of Germantown; a son, Michael Hraber of Takoma Park; three sisters, Carole Kleinert of Kailua Kona, Hawaii, Margot Hemming of Daytona, Fla. and Monica Feltes of South Bend, Ind.; a brother, Roger Lundh of South Bend, Ind. and one grandchild. Services were July 1 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Gaithersburg. Interment was private. Memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of the National Capital Area, 5335 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, 20015- 2030. Arrangement were by DeVol Funeral Home, Gaithersburg. Rosalie M. Campbell Rosalie M. Campbell, 96, of Rockville died Sept. 6, 2004, at Holy Cross Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Burtonsville. Born Oct. 18, 1907, in Rockville, she was the wife of the late Charles F. Campbell. Mrs. Campbell grew up in Rockville and attended Rockville Colored Elementary School. She graduated from Dunbar High School and Miner Normal Teachers College in Washington, D.C., and earned a bachelor of science degree from Morgan State College in Baltimore. She earned a master of arts degree from New York University and studied at Syracuse, George Washington and Maryland universities. Mrs. Campbell began her teaching career in Wicomico County, Md. She returned to Montgomery County in 1932 and taught at five elementary schools, Stewarttown, Spencerville, Quince Orchard, Rock Terrace and Travilah. She retired in 1968. Mrs. Campbell was a member of Jerusalem Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church, where she served many years as church historian. She was very active in the district and conference levels of the Baltimore Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church, where she worked in the women's division. During that time she made written contributions to two books, "Stir Into the Flame" and "Prayer in the Black Tradition," copyrighted in 1986 by the Upper Room of the United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Willing 3C's and the Young in Heart groups at the Rockville Senior Center and was a charter member of the Merry Makers Club of Rockville, the Traveliers and the Gadabouts. She kept abreast of happenings with Peerless Rockville Historical Preservation Inc., giving whatever information could be of use to the society. She taught many youngsters and neighbors how to knit and crochet. Survivors include a daughter, Mary T. Higgins; a son-in-law, Seldon Higgins; and three grandchildren and one great-grandson. Funeral services were held Sept. 11 at Jerusalem Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church in Rockville. Burial was in the Lincoln Park Cemetery in Rockville. Arrangements were made by Snowden Funeral Home in Rockville. Margaret E. Furgason Margaret Elayne Furgason, 92, of Hedgesville, W.Va., died Oct. 4, 2004, at her home. Born Aug. 29, 1912, in Allegany, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Michael Lippert and Clara Cook Lippert. She was the wife of the late James A. Furgason. Mrs. Grimes was a member of the Shrine of St. Jude in Aspen Hill. Survivors include a daughter, Margaret E. Armstrong of Rockville; a son, James A. Furgason of Martinsburg, W.Va.; three sisters, Geraldine Spaulding, Clara and Leona Glover, all of Olean, N.Y.; and 18 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren, 54 great-great-grandchildren and four great-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Curtis W. Furgason; two grandsons, Robert Furgason and Jeffrey Thayer; five sisters; and three brothers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Martinsburg, W.Va. Burial prayers will be said in Parklawn Cemetery in Rockville. Arrangements were made by Brown Funeral Home in Martinsburg. Rachel E. Nelligan Rachel Erin Nelligan, 20, of New Windsor died in her sleep Oct. 8, 2004, in Towson. Born Sept. 18, 1984, in Olney, she was the daughter of Sharon H. and Arthur M. Nelligan of New Windsor. She was a student at Towson University and worked in providing instructional programming for children with autism. Survivors in addition to her parents include a brother, Austin H. Nelligan of New Windsor; her maternal grandmother, Geneva Howard of New Windsor; fraternal grandparents, William and Dorothy Nelligan of Damascus; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A gathering of family and friends will be held Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, 1212 West Old Liberty Road in Winfield, Md. An outdoor memorial service will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Dayspring Church, 11301 Neelsville Church Road in Germantown. Arrangements were made by Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory in Winfield.Bernard Kauffman Bernard Kauffman, 99, a lifelong resident of Brooklyn, N.Y., died Oct. 4, 2004 in Bethesda. Born in 1905, he was the husband of the late Elsie Kauffman for 67 years. Mr. Kauffman presided for decades over H. Kauffman & Sons Saddlery Company, the 130-year-old landmark retailer founded by his grandfather. One of the unique and outstanding personalities in the "boot and saddle" business, he always described his profession as "harness maker," stressing the craft that was the bedrock of the transportation industry for centuries. As the horse evolved from a necessity to a source of pleasure and enjoyment, Kauffman's survived the fate of many of its competitors by adapting and innovating its merchandising to the changes. After World War II, he brought European brands like Stubben, Passier, Kieffer, Parlani and many others to America. Mr. Kauffman is survived by two sons, Charles and Ronald Kauffman; six grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Funeral services were held on Oct. 10 at Boulevard-Riverside Chapel, Brooklyn, N.Y. Arrangements were made by Boulevard-Riverside Chapel. Lisa W. (Smith) MacInnes Lisa W. (Smith) MacInnes, 46, of Bethesda died Sept. 30, 2004, after a two- year battle with breast cancer. Born in West Hartford, Conn., in 1958, she was the daughter of Richard and Jane Smith of West Hartford, Conn. She was the wife of Brett MacInnes. Mrs. MacInnes was a graduate of Conard High School and Denison University. Following her graduation from college, she spent many years in the institutional retirement plan business at CIGNA Corporation and at Maryland National Bank. She retired to be a stay-at-home mother. Mrs. MacInnes had been a Bethesda resident for the past 17 years and was active in her church and her children's schools. She served as the CYO soccer commissioner for the St. Jane Frances de Chantal School and headed many school- related activities at the St. Jane Frances de Chantal School and at the Connelly School of the Holy Child. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. MacInnes is survived by two children, Hilary MacInnes and Ian MacInnes; a sister, Wendy Twardy and her husband, David of South Glastonbury, Conn.; a brother, Richard Smith and his wife, Jeanne of West Hartford, Conn.; and five nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Oct. 4 at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church, Bethesda. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lisa MacInnes Memorial Chapel Fund, c/o Connelly School of the Holy Child, Attn: Shauna Kopit, 9029 Bradley Blvd., Potomac, MD 20854. Arrangements by Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, Silver Spring. The Potomac and North Potomac Gazettes accept obituaries in writing from funeral homes and family members of the deceased. To get an obituary in the paper, send the information to Obituaries, The Gaithersburg Gazette, 1200 Quince Orchard Blvd., Gaithersburg, Md. 20878; fax it to 301-670-7183; or e-mail it to jgrbach@gazette.net. Include a telephone number for verification. Obituaries will not be printed unless they are verified.Bernard Kauffman Bernard Kauffman, 99, a lifelong resident of Brooklyn, N.Y., died Oct. 4, 2004 in Bethesda. Born in 1905, he was the husband of the late Elsie Kauffman for 67 years. Mr. Kauffman presided for decades over H. Kauffman & Sons Saddlery Company, the 130-year-old landmark retailer founded by his grandfather. One of the unique and outstanding personalities in the "boot and saddle" business, he always described his profession as "harness maker," stressing the craft that was the bedrock of the transportation industry for centuries. As the horse evolved from a necessity to a source of pleasure and enjoyment, Kauffman's survived the fate of many of its competitors by adapting and innovating its merchandising to the changes. After World War II, he brought European brands like Stubben, Passier, Kieffer, Parlani and many others to America. Mr. Kauffman is survived by two sons, Charles and Ronald Kauffman; six grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Funeral services were held on Oct. 10 at Boulevard-Riverside Chapel, Brooklyn, N.Y. Arrangements were made by Boulevard-Riverside Chapel. *****Oct. 26, 2004***** Phyllis Sullivan Galiher Phyllis Sullivan Galiher, 91, died Oct. 19, 2004, at her home in Chevy Chase. She and her beloved husband, Richard W. Galiher Sr., would have celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on Oct. 26. She was born on May 21, 1913, in Pittsfield, Mass., the daughter of John Leonard Sullivan and Adeline Carey Sullivan, and grew up in the Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts. An accomplished equestrienne, she came to Washington, D.C., to attend Trinity College. She graduated in 1935 with a bachelor of arts degree. While at Trinity College, she met her future husband, Richard W. Galiher, a law student at nearby Catholic University. Following her graduation, she attended Boston University Law School from which she graduated in 1938. She was the first woman from Western Massachusetts admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 1939. She and her husband were married in Pittsfield in 1940. They settled in NW Washington, D.C., to raise a family while her husband practiced law in the District of Columbia and Maryland. Together, they attended numerous legal meetings in the United States, Canada, Great Britain and Europe, often bringing their four children. She also was a member of Lawyers' Wives of the District of Columbia and an active member of the Trinity College Alumnae Association, Washington, D.C., chapter. In addition to raising her family, "Phyl" as she was known, played the piano and loved music. She was an avid gardener, and an award-winning floral designer as an active member of the Kenwood Garden Club. She sewed and did needlepoint, and maintained a life-long interest in her Irish ancestry. While living in the District, she was a member of The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament parish and active in the Sodality of Our Lady and the Christ Child Society. After the family moved to Maryland in 1952, she became a member of The Church of the Little Flower in Bethesda. In addition to her husband Richard and her sister-in-law Claudia Galiher of Rockville, Mrs. Galiher is survived by four children, Richard W. Galiher Jr. of Chevy Chase, Phyllis Wilcox of Vienna, Va., Patricia Wraga of Potomac, and Kathleen Ott of Chevy Chase, Washington, D.C. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A viewing and recitation of the rosary will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Joseph Gawlers' Sons, 5130 Wisconsin Ave., NW in Washington, D.C. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at noon Friday at The Church of the Little Flower in Bethesda. Burial will follow at St. Gabriel's Catholic Cemetery in Potomac. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to The Catholic University of America, c/o President's Office, Nugent Hall, Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. 2OO64 Arrangements handled by Joseph Gawler's Sons in Washington, D.C. Barbara J. Mauzy Barbara Jean Mauzy, 65, of Bethesda died Oct. 17, 2004, in her home from complications of colon cancer. She was a retired teacher and caregiver. Born April 16, 1939, in Pittsburgh, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Lt. Col. Royall (Skip) R. and Jane S. Mauzy. She earned a bachelor's degree from Towson State College and a master's degree in early childhood education from The American University. She taught fifth and sixth grades in Montgomery County for more than 25 years. During her career, she taught at Bradley Elementary School (now Bradley Hills Elementary School), Georgetown Hills Elementary School and Greenwood Elementary School. After her retirement, she became the primary caregiver for her younger sister who was disabled both by cerebral palsy and a stroke that occurred in 1973. Her hobbies included reading and gardening. Ms. Mauzy is survived by a sister, Nancy Mauzy of Bethesda; three nieces; two great nieces; and one great nephew. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at the Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church, 1 Chevy Chase Circle, NW, Washington, D.C. 20015. Arrangements were made by Rapp Funeral Home, Silver Spring. Vincent S. Noonan Vincent S. Noonan, 72, of Gaithersburg, died Monday, Oct. 11, at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital. He was the husband of Janet H. Noonan. Born March 1, 1932, in St. Louis, Mo., he was the son of the late Vincent T. and Helen Deptula Noonan. Surviving in addition to his wife are four daughters, Kathy Farley and her husband Stan of Kansas; Patty Tressler and her husband Darren of Thurmont; Colleen Amoruso and her husband Rob of Damascus and Erin Zezzo and her husband Tony of Doylestown, Pa.; six grandchildren; and one brother, Ed Noonan of Wildwood, Mo. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday, Oct. 16, at St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Damascus. Interment was in All Souls Cemetery, Germantown. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 11323 Amherst Ave., Silver Spring, Md. 20902. Olin L. Molesworth Funeral Home, Damascus, handled arrangements. Mary A. Rosasco Mary Ann Rosasco, 60, of Harford, Pa., formerly of Montgomery Village, died Oct. 4, in Scranton, Pa. due to complications from surgery. Born Aug. 31, 1944, in Susquehanna, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Robert and Christine Cole. She was a special education teacher and a former real estate agent at Long and Foster in Gaithersburg. She was member of her church choir. Survivors include a daughter, Susan Givens and husband, Michael of Frederick; a sister, Joan Cole and a brother, Robert Cole, both of Manassas, Va., and two grandchildren. A memorial service was held at Holly Hills Country Club in Ijamsville. Memorial contributions may be made to her grandchildren's college fund paid to College America, c/o Cooley & Associates, 103 Broadway St., Frederick, Md. 21701. Arrangements were made by Bartron-Myer Funeral Home, Montrose, Pa. James L. Yoxtheimer James L. Yoxtheimer, 68, of Lock Haven, Pa., formerly of Gaithersburg, died Oct. 8, at Susque View Home in Lock Haven, Pa. Born Nov. 20, 1935, in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late LeRoy H. and Sara Moyer Yoxtheimer. Mr. Yoxtheimer was a 1953 graduate of Lock Haven High School and a 1957 graduate of Lock Haven University. He earned a master's degree from Penn State University and taught sixth grade for 30 years at Darnestown Elementary School. He was an adviser to the Chess Club and the School Safety Patrol. After he retired, the gymnasium was named after him. Survivors include five sisters, Alice Y. McLaughlin and Helen L. Raymond, both of Lock Haven, Nancy J. McGowan of McElhattan, Sara L. Fellabaum of New Castle and Emily Y. Monoski of Mill Hall; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Ross Library, c/o The Yost-Gedon Funeral Home, 121 W. Main St., Lock Haven, Pa. 17745. Arrangements were by Yost-Gedon Funeral Home. Anna B. Linthicum Mrs. Anna B. Linthicum, 90, a longtime resident of Cedar Grove and more recently of Lewisdale, died October 13, 2004 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born October 3, 1914 in Cedar Grove, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Nora Watkins Barber. She was the wife of the late D. Guy Linthicum. Mrs. Linthicum was a graduate of Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville. She worked as a cafeteria worker for the Montgomery County School System at Cedar Grove Elementary School and later at Damascus High School. She was a member of the Damascus Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Ann Beall and husband, Robert of Lewisdale, three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. Interment was in Salem Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Damascus Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, c/o Barbara Hilton, 9218 Browns Church Rd., Mt. Airy, Md. 21771 or to Salem United Methodist Church, 23725 Ridge Road, Cedar Grove, Md. 20876. Mary I. Hoffacker Mrs. Mary Irene Hoffacker, "Mom," 102, of Poolesville died October 14, 2004 at Anne's Home Sweet Home Group Home in Gaithersburg. Born January 22, 1902 in Hanover, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Laura Snyder. She was the wife of the late Edward M. Hoffacker, who died in 1984. Mrs. Hoffacker was a long-time member of Memorial United Methodist Church in Poolesville. Survivors include seven children, Burnell Hoffacker of Pennsylvania, Treva Souders and Larry Hoffacker, both of Poolesville, Nevin Hoffacker of Florida, Nancy Sawyer and Dennis Hoffacker, both of North Carolina and Donald Hoffacker of Dickerson, 18 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Interment was at Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Memorial United Methodist Church, 17821 Elgin Rd., Poolesville, Md. 20837. Arrangements were made by Hilton Funeral Home, Barnesville. Margaret E. Furgason Margaret Elayne Furgason, 92, of Hedgesville, W.Va., died Oct. 4, 2004, at her home. Born Aug. 29, 1912, in Allegany, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Michael Lippert and Clara Cook Lippert. She was the wife of the late James A. Furgason. Mrs. Furgason was a member of the Shrine of St. Jude in Aspen Hill. Survivors include a daughter, Margaret E. Armstrong of Rockville; a son, James A. Furgason of Martinsburg, W.Va.; three sisters, Geraldine Spaulding, Clara and Leona Glover, all of Olean, N.Y.; and 18 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren, 54 great-great-grandchildren and four great-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Curtis W. Furgason; two grandsons, Robert Furgason and Jeffrey Thayer; five sisters; and three brothers. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Oct. 7 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Martinsburg, W.Va. Burial prayers were said at Parklawn Cemetery in Rockville. Arrangements were made by Brown Funeral Home in Martinsburg. Barbara J. Mauzy Barbara Jean Mauzy, 65, of Bethesda died Oct. 17, 2004, in her home from complications of colon cancer. She was a retired teacher and caregiver. Born April 16, 1939, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Lt. Col. Royall "Skip" R. and Jane S. Mauzy. She earned a bachelor's degree from Towson State College and a master's degree in early childhood education from The American University. She taught fifth and sixth grades in Montgomery County for more than 25 years. During her career, she taught at Bradley Elementary School (now Bradley Hills Elementary School), Georgetown Hills Elementary School and Greenwood Elementary School in Olney. Ms. Mauzy is survived by a sister, Nancy Mauzy of Bethesda; three nieces; and two great-nieces and one great-nephew. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church, 1 Chevy Chase Circle, Northwest Washington, D.C. Barbara J. Mauzy Barbara Jean Mauzy, 65, of Bethesda died Oct. 17, 2004, in her home from complications of colon cancer. She was a retired teacher and caregiver. Born April 16,1939, in Pittsburgh, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Lt. Col. Royall (Skip) R. and Jane S. Mauzy. She earned a bachelor's degree from Towson State College and a master's degree in early childhood education from The American University. She taught fifth and sixth grades in Montgomery County for more than 25 years. During her career, she taught at Bradley Elementary School (now Bradley Hills Elementary School), Georgetown Hills Elementary School and Greenwood Elementary School. After her retirement, she became the primary caregiver for her younger sister who was disabled both by cerebral palsy and a stroke that occurred in 1973. Her hobbies included reading and gardening. Ms. Mauzy is survived by a sister, Nancy Mauzy of Bethesda; three nieces; two great nieces; and one great nephew. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at the Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church, 1 Chevy Chase Circle, NW, Washington, D.C. 20015. Arrangements were made by Rapp Funeral Home, Silver Spring. James L. Yoxtheimer James L. Yoxtheimer, 68, of Lock Haven, Pa., formerly of Gaithersburg, died Oct. 8, 2004, at Susque View Home in Lock Haven. Born Nov. 20, 1935, in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late LeRoy H. and Sara Moyer Yoxtheimer. Mr. Yoxtheimer was a 1953 graduate of Lock Haven High School and a 1957 graduate of Lock Haven University. He earned a master's degree from Penn State University and taught sixth grade for 30 years at Darnestown Elementary School. He was an advisor to the Chess Club and the School Safety Patrol. After he retired, the gymnasium was named after him as a tribute to his dedication to the school and his students. Mr. Yoxtheimer is survived by five sisters, Alice Y. McLaughlin and Helen L. Raymond, both of Lock Haven, Nancy J. McGowan of McElhattan, Pa., Sara L. Fellabaum of New Castle, Pa., and Emily Y. Monoski of Mill Hall, Pa.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Ross Library c/o The Yost-Gedon Funeral Home, 121 W. Main St., Lock Haven, PA 17745. Arrangements were made by Yost-Gedon Funeral Home. Cynthia Kinkead Farr Cynthia Kinkead Farr, 44, of Rockville died Oct 7, 2004, of complications from renal cell cancer. She was the wife of Stephen N. Farr for 19 years. Mrs. Farr, known by friends and family as Cindi, was born Oct. 1, 1960, in Philadelphia and grew up in Wayne, Pa. She was the daughter of the late William H. Kinkead III and Marjorie Parke Kinkead. Mrs. Farr graduated from The Agnes Irwin School, where she was president of the Photography Club and captain of the varsity volleyball team. She matriculated from the University of Vermont and sought a career in the print publication field for a time, including work for the Discovery Channel. Her principal life's work and love was the raising of two children, Emily Reynolds, born in 1992, and Alexander Nicholas, born in 1995. Mrs. Farr's passion and priority were her family, her friends and her community. She was active in her children's schools and an advocate on community matters. The year after their wedding, the Farrs began a tradition of celebrating their anniversary with friends, which eventually grew into a weekend gathering on a farm north of Baltimore. The weekend, known as Cool Aid, drew 400 to 500 friends. A celebration of her life was held on the private farm in Monkton, Md., on Oct. 16. In addition to her children, Mrs. Farr is survived by two sisters, Libby Carolan of Kona, Hawaii, and Jennifer Kinkead Corkran of Villanova, Pa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Cancer Association, 1234 Sherman Ave., Suite 203, Evanston, IL 60202-1375; or by visiting www.curekidneycancer.org. Margaret E. Furgason Margaret Elayne Furgason, 92, of Hedgesville, W.Va., died Oct. 4, 2004, at her home. Born Aug. 29, 1912, in Allegany, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Michael Lippert and Clara Cook Lippert. She was the wife of the late James A. Furgason. Mrs. Furgason was a member of the Shrine of St. Jude in Aspen Hill. Survivors include a daughter, Margaret E. Armstrong of Rockville; a son, James A. Furgason of Martinsburg, W.Va.; three sisters, Geraldine Spaulding, Clara and Leona Glover, all of Olean, N.Y.; and 18 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren, 54 great-great-grandchildren and four great-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Curtis W. Furgason; two grandsons, Robert Furgason and Jeffrey Thayer; five sisters; and three brothers. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Oct. 7 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Martinsburg, W.Va. Burial prayers were said at Parklawn Cemetery in Rockville. Arrangements were made by Brown Funeral Home in Martinsburg. Caroline M. Nye Caroline Miller Nye, 83, of Rockville died Oct. 16, 2004, at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital due to complications following surgery. Born March 21, 1921, in Dane, Wis., she was a daughter of the late John and Anna Haeusler Miller. She was the wife of the late Robert W. Nye for 54 years. Mrs. Nye served in the Women's Marines from 1943-1945. She graduated from Waunakee High School in Waunakee, Wis., and studied at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, after World War II. She was a member of The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, the Wednesday Night Writers' Group, the Small Christian Communities Bible Study and Prayer Group and the Rockin- Rollers Tenpin Bowlers. She was a volunteer at the Shady Grove Pregnancy Center. Survivors include eight children, Roger Nye of Milton, Mass., Roberta Ashford of Autryville, N.C., Marcia Dustin of Rockville, Suzanne O'Meara of Damascus, Rosemary McCamy of Buckeystown, David Nye of Stafford, Va., Bill Nye of Chambersburg, Pa., and Maria Berry of Rockville; two sisters, Pauline Damp of Cambridge, Wis., and Genevieve Wild of Belleville, Wis.; two brothers, Gerald Miller of Amberg, Wis., and Herbert Miller of Cambridge, Wis.; and 20 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Florence Mueller; three brothers, Robert, Martin and John Miller; and one granddaughter and one grandson. A funeral service will be held today at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 520 Veirs Mill Road in Rockville. Burial will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Aspen Hill. Memorial contributions may be made to Shady Grove Pregnancy Center, 16220 South Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20877. Arrangements were made by DeVol Funeral Home in Gaithersburg. Edward F. Tharp Edward Franklin Tharp, 74, of Rockville died of cardiac arrest on Oct. 16, 2004, at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring. Born Jan. 10, 1930, in Flint Hill, Va., he was a son of the late James H. Tharp and Arrie Bell. He was the husband of Thelma A. Tharp for 54 years. Survivors in addition to his wife include three children, Shirley Gibbins and husband Allen of Rockville, Jimmy Tharp of Lompoc, Calif., and Michael Tharp and wife Debra of Fredericksburg, Va.; five sisters, Helen Schillings of Gaithersburg, Susie Crigger of Eastern Shore, Md., Lucy Crigger and Laura Mills, both of Rockville, and Gladys Seabolt of Mount Airy; one brother, Joseph Tharp of Oklahoma; and eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. today at DeVol Funeral Home, 10 East Deer Park Drive in Gaithersburg. Burial will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. Arrangements were made by DeVol Funeral Home in Gaithersburg. Phyllis Sullivan Galiher Phyllis Sullivan Galiher, 91, of Chevy Chase died Oct. 19, 2004, at her home. She was born on May 21, 1913, in Pittsfield, Mass., the daughter of John Leonard Sullivan and Adeline Carey Sullivan. An accomplished equestrienne, she came to Washington, D.C., to attend Trinity College. She graduated in 1935 with a bachelor of arts degree and earned a law degree from Boston University Law School in 1938. She was the first woman from Western Massachusetts admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 1939. She and her husband, Richard W. Galiher Sr., were married in Pittsfield in 1940. After the family moved to Maryland in 1952, she became a member of The Church of the Little Flower in Bethesda. In addition to her husband and her sister-in-law Claudia Galiher of Rockville, Mrs. Galiher is survived by four children, Richard W. Galiher Jr. of Chevy Chase, Phyllis Wilcox of Vienna, Va., Patricia Wraga of Potomac and Kathleen Ott of Washington, D.C. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and one great- grandchild. A viewing and recitation of the rosary will be held 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at Joseph Gawlers' Sons, 5130 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held noon Friday at The Church of the Little Flower in Bethesda. Burial will follow at St. Gabriel's Catholic Cemetery in Potomac. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to The Catholic University of America, c/o President's Office, Nugent Hall, Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. 20064. Anna B. Linthicum Mrs. Anna B. Linthicum, 90, a longtime resident of Cedar Grove and more recently of Lewisdale, died October 13, 2004 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born October 3, 1914 in Cedar Grove, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Nora Watkins Barber. She was the wife of the late D. Guy Linthicum. Mrs. Linthicum was a graduate of Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville. She worked as a cafeteria worker for the Montgomery County School System at Cedar Grove Elementary School and later at Damascus High School. She was a member of the Damascus Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Ann Beall and husband, Robert of Lewisdale, three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, a special friend and caregiver, Ernestine Boyd of Mt. Pleasant, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her a sister, Julia M. Purdum and two brothers, Les Barber and Fred Barber. Interment was in Salem Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Damascus Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, c/o Barbara Hilton, 9218 Browns Church Rd., Mt. Airy, Md. 21771 or to Salem United Methodist Church, 23725 Ridge Road, Cedar Grove, Md. 20876. Mary I. Hoffacker Mrs. Mary Irene Hoffacker, "Mom," 102 of Poolesville died October 14, 2004 at Anne's Home Sweet Home Group Home in Gaithersburg. Born January 22, 1902 in Hanover, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Laura Snyder. She was the wife of the late Edward M. Hoffacker, who died in 1984. Mrs. Hoffacker was a long-time member of Memorial United Methodist Church in Poolesville. Survivors include seven children, Burnell Hoffacker of Pennsylvania, Treva Souders and Larry Hoffacker, both of Poolesville, Nevin Hoffacker of Florida, Nancy Sawyer and Dennis Hoffacker, both of North Carolina and Donald Hoffacker of Dickerson, 18 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three children, Irene Backer, Joyce Skipper and Richard Hoffacker, one sister, Bessie Becker and three brothers, Samuel, Paul and Chester Snyder. Interment was at Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Memorial United Methodist Church, 17821 Elgin Rd., Poolesville, Md. 20837. Arrangements were made by Hilton Funeral Home, Barnesville.